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Areas of Extreme Heat and Fire Weather in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat will continue in the interior Northwest into midweek before finally waning. Hot temperatures, dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 2:24:18 pm MDT

Rain chances are back in the forecast for Tuesday as moisture begins to creep back into the region. The best chances for rain will be west of the Rio Grande. Our winds will be light from the south or southeast. High temperatures will be near or a few degrees above average.

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